Utah v Chicago
2024 NWSL, Regular Season
Ally Schlegel - 50'
Ava Cook - 77'
Schlegel, Cook lead Red Stars past Royals
Ally Schlegel and Ava Cook each netted a goal in the second half to lead the Chicago Red Stars to a 2-0 win over the Utah Royals on Saturday.
Schlegel scored the opening goal in the 50th minute, heading in a cross from Sam Staab. Cook added some insurance with a goal in the 77th minute off an assist from Ally Cook.
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher played a crucial role as well, making six saves to secure a clean sheet.
Royals Hannah Betfort was particularly active up front but couldn't convert her multiple chances into goals.
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Game Information
America First Field
5:00 AM, 17 March 2024
Sandy, Utah, USA
Attendance: 20,370
- Referees:
- Gerald Flores
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Thorns FC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 19 |
| Washington Spirit | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| Gotham FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| Utah Royals | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 13 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Houston Dash | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Angel City FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| North Carolina Courage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 9 |
| Bay FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Kansas City Current | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 9 |
| Orlando Pride | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Denver Summit FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 6 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 4 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
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